Monday, October 21, 2013

Dearest God,

You know how to soothe an irritable heart.  You know how to feed the hungry soul.  You know how to provide living water that quenches any thirst.  You know how to offer grace and you do it.

There are times when I feel like a worthless witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ.  When I am resentful and drag my resentment around like a thousand pound bag of coal, I know I am living in darkness.  But when I turn to you, truly turn to you and lay down my bag, I feel the weight lift.  I see more clearly, hear all the words spoken not just some, and I want to walk into the light but even before I step into the light you move the light to me.  That's grace and I am oh, so very grateful.

Heavenly Father,
Gracious Giver,
thank you
for your
extraordinary kindness.
Thank you
for the ways
you speak
so I
will listen.
Forgive me
when I fail
to walk
in the light.
Thank you
for making it
available to me
and to all
of us.

Forever yours, Andrea